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QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INC 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jul 20, 2011)

Filed July 20, 2011For Securities:DGX

Summary

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (DGX) filed an 8-K on July 20, 2011, reporting on its financial condition and operations for the quarter ended June 30, 2011. The filing includes a press release detailing these results, which are incorporated by reference. Investors should note that this report also discloses the adoption of a restructuring plan on July 14, 2011, expected to be completed in the third quarter of 2011. The restructuring plan involves a one-time pre-tax charge of approximately $20 million ($12 million after-tax) primarily related to workforce reduction, including severance and benefits. This charge is anticipated to result in future cash expenditures, impacting the company's near-term financial performance and cash flow. The CFO, Robert A. Hagemann, signed the report.

Key Highlights

  • 1Quest Diagnostics announced its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2011, via a press release filed as an exhibit.
  • 2The company adopted a restructuring plan on July 14, 2011, with completion expected in Q3 2011.
  • 3A one-time pre-tax charge of approximately $20 million is expected in Q3 2011 due to this restructuring.
  • 4The charge is primarily for workforce reduction, including severance and benefits.
  • 5The after-tax impact of the restructuring charge is estimated to be $12 million.
  • 6The full amount of the restructuring charge is expected to result in future cash expenditures.
  • 7The report was signed by Robert A. Hagemann, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main financial news is the announcement of Quest Diagnostics' results for the quarter ended June 30, 2011, through a press release. Additionally, the company announced a restructuring plan that will incur a significant one-time charge.

Quest Diagnostics anticipates a one-time pre-tax charge of approximately $20 million, which translates to about $12 million after tax. This charge is mainly for workforce reduction costs like severance and benefits.

The restructuring plan is expected to be completed within the third quarter of 2011, and the associated charge will also be incurred in the third quarter of 2011.

Yes, the company expects that the full amount of the restructuring charge will result in future cash expenditures.